Calvin Klein's latest vision launches today

The latest issue of Visionaire (the fashion magazine that's also a collectors item) will feature a brand new technique that means the shots can only been seen in full colour when they are exposed to sunlight.

Visionaire 56: SOLAR features the work of the world's top fashion photographers, including Inez and Vinoodh, Mario Sorrenti (Kate Moss' ex) and David Sims (Luella Bartley's partner).

Each of the photographs featured will only appear in black and white (left) until sunlight hits them. Only then will the images turn into full colour prints. (pictured right)

Bringing Visionaire and Calvin Klein Collection together is a great marriage of aesthetics and innovation, said Cecilia Dean, Co-founder & Editor of Visionaire. And she hints that this technique may be used in fabrics soon too. 'We originally saw these inks used in thread and fabric' she says. So, can we expect colour change clothes on the Calvin Klein catwalk soon? Watch this space.

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